Status:
valid
Authors:
Barnard
Source:
iplants
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. , Suppl. 10: 82 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000790504
Common Names
- Gladiolus Vigilans
- Vigilans Gladiolus
- Vigilans's Gladiolus
Description
Gladiolus vigilans (also called Watchful Gladiolus, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and tall stems with white and yellow flowers. It grows in grassland, scrubland, and forest margins.
Uses & Benefits
Gladiolus vigilans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gladiolus vigilans has a single flower per stem, with six tepals in shades of pink, white, or yellow. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have narrow, grass-like leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gladiolus vigilans is a perennial plant that is easy to grow in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by dividing the corms in late summer or early autumn. It can also be propagated from seed.
Where to Find Gladiolus vigilans
Gladiolus vigilans is native to South Africa.
Gladiolus vigilans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gladiolus vigilans?
Gladiolus vigilans
What is the common name of Gladiolus vigilans?
Vigilant gladiolus
Where is Gladiolus vigilans native to?
Southern Africa
Species in the Gladiolus genus
Gladiolus abbreviatus,
Gladiolus abyssinicus,
Gladiolus actinomorphanthus,
Gladiolus acuminatus,
Gladiolus aequinoctialis,
Gladiolus alatus,
Gladiolus albens,
Gladiolus amplifolius,
Gladiolus anatolicus,
Gladiolus andringitrae,
Gladiolus angustus,
Gladiolus antakiensis,
Gladiolus antandroyi,
Gladiolus appendiculatus,
Gladiolus aquamontanus,
Gladiolus arcuatus,
Gladiolus atropictus,
Gladiolus atropurpureus,
Gladiolus atroviolaceus,
Gladiolus aurantiacus,
Gladiolus aureus,
Gladiolus balensis,
Gladiolus baumii,
Gladiolus bellus,
Gladiolus benguellensis,
Gladiolus bilineatus,
Gladiolus blommesteinii,
Gladiolus bojeri,
Gladiolus bonaespei,
Gladiolus boranensis,
Gladiolus brachyphyllus,
Gladiolus brevifolius,
Gladiolus brevitubus,
Gladiolus buckerveldii,
Gladiolus bullatus,
Gladiolus byzantinus,
Gladiolus caeruleus,
Gladiolus calcaratus,
Gladiolus calcicola,
Gladiolus canaliculatus,
Gladiolus candidus,
Gladiolus cardinalis,
Gladiolus carinatus,
Gladiolus carmineus,
Gladiolus carneus,
Gladiolus caryophyllaceus,
Gladiolus cataractarum,
Gladiolus caucasicus,
Gladiolus ceresianus,
Gladiolus chelamontanus,
Species in the Iridaceae family
Alophia drummondii,
Alophia intermedia,
Alophia medusa,
Alophia silvestris,
Alophia veracruzana,
Aristea abyssinica,
Aristea africana,
Aristea alata,
Aristea anceps,
Aristea angolensis,
Aristea angustifolia,
Aristea bakeri,
Aristea bequaertii,
Aristea biflora,
Aristea cantharophila,
Aristea capitata,
Aristea cladocarpa,
Aristea compressa,
Aristea cuspidata,
Aristea dichotoma,
Aristea djalonis,
Aristea ecklonii,
Aristea fimbriata,
Aristea flexicaulis,
Aristea galpinii,
Aristea glauca,
Aristea goetzei,
Aristea grandis,
Aristea humbertii,
Aristea inaequalis,
Aristea juncifolia,
Aristea kitchingii,
Aristea latifolia,
Aristea lugens,
Aristea madagascariensis,
Aristea montana,
Aristea monticola,
Aristea nyikensis,
Aristea oligocephala,
Aristea palustris,
Aristea parviflora,
Aristea pauciflora,
Aristea platycaulis,
Aristea polycephala,
Aristea pusilla,
Aristea racemosa,
Aristea ranomafana,
Aristea recisa,
Aristea rigidifolia,
Aristea rupicola,